September 13, 2013

Australian coal miners walk off the job after late wages payment

“It’s not the first time it’s happened and the boys have had enough."

September 12, 2013

CHARTS: Australia, Canada met coal outlook OK. US not so much

50% of US met coal exporters lose money at today's prices.

September 12, 2013

Iron ore-rich Pilbara was once a separate continent: study

The Pilbara and Yilgarn Cratons regions were once a small continent, about the size of Japan.

September 12, 2013

Aussie billionaire Rinehart loses battle for massive iron ore deposit

The decision means that Rio Tinto and partner Wright Prospecting can start developing the vast iron ore deposit.

September 12, 2013

The 5 biggest Australian mining services project cancellations

Chinese slowdown, weak commodity prices, rising costs, politics and poor business confidence sent these five monster mining services projects to the shelf.

September 11, 2013

Gold’s headed for $1500, consumer demand to falter: Thompson Reuters gold survey

But it will settle at an average of $1,350 over the 2014 calendar year.

September 11, 2013

Glencore freezing $6bn project may be just the start as thermal coal price drops near 3-year low

Funding for coal plants drying up as thermal falls below $80 a tonne for the first time since October 2009.

September 11, 2013

More bullish signs for iron ore as shipping rates continue to climb

Chinese investment in railroads, buildings and other infrastructure will rise 20% this year, requiring 200 million tonnes of iron ore.

September 11, 2013

Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi new CEO set to end mine’s disputes

During the board meeting scheduled for this week, Kinnell is likely push for an end of some of the several points of dispute over Oyu Tolgoi.

September 11, 2013

BHP quietly increasing its North American presence

US shale gas and Canadian potash.